It’s that time of year where parents start contemplating what their kids might do over March break. We wanted to bring you a list of activities happening in or near Barrhaven

Get creative with OPL’s Gears, Gears, Gears, Magformers, Keva Planks, Lego, Meccano, K'nex, VEX Robotics and more! Drop-in between 3:30 pm and 5 pm on Friday February 3 to build, construct, engineer and design with us. Open to ages 5+

Did you know you can borrow ski passes for Gatineau Park with your library card? Each pass provides free day access for 1 adult or teen (13-17) to the trails for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, or snow biking.

Today, $350 million in federal funding was announced to contribute towards the purchase of 350 zero-emission buses and install related charging infrastructure for Ottawa’s bus fleet.

During the cold months, the frost deepens in the ground which may lead to frozen water service pipes.

This week marks National Non-Smoking Week which provides an opportunity to encourage people who smoke to consider joining thousands of others as they take their first steps to becoming smoke-free.

The City of Ottawa is hiring customer service, sports and art instructors, inclusive recreation, after-school programs, fitness, lifeguards, skating and hockey instructors and many more entry-level positions.

March Break fun includes a wide variety of options, offered in English and French for children aged 4-14 years old. You can choose from both in-person and virtual options where children can learn new or enhance existing skills in skating, swimming, basketball, hockey, painting, drawing, junior science, cooking and babysitting, among others.